Senior HR Advisor

TUI AG; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to enhance employee relations within their Cabin Crew team. This role offers the chance to shape HR strategies that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation. You will provide expert guidance on complex HR issues and support union negotiations, all within a dynamic and supportive environment. With a focus on personal development, this position promises a rewarding career path and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join a team that values your expertise and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Discretionary bonus schemes

Generous travel benefits

Extensive health & well-being support

Flexible working arrangements

Access to TUI Learning Hub

Opportunities for global projects

Involvement in local charity initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role focused on employee relations.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues for Cabin Crew.
• Lead union consultations and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Collaborate with HR to develop proactive HR solutions.

Skills

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Coaching

UK Employment Legislation

Change Management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career as a Senior HR Advisor in our TUI Airline business?

We are seeking a confident and seasoned HR professional to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, employee-relations-focused environment. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong industrial relations within our Cabin Crew unionised setting, supporting the development and implementation of TUI’s People Plan, and driving strategic HR initiatives to achieve business success.

Within the travel sector we set high performance standards and achieve excellent results by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. If you’re a talented individual who wants to learn, grow and drive their career, there is a bright and rewarding future in joining TUI.

Application closing date is 18th May.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations issues for Cabin Crew, including grievances, disciplinary actions, absence management, and safety concerns, working to minimise risk and drive a commercial outcome.
• Lead or support union consultations and negotiations, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and employment legislation.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to implement and embed elements of the People Plan, aligning people strategies with wider organisational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Base Managers, building their capability in people management and industrial relations, maintaining legislative knowledge and communicating this to managers.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to analyse workforce trends, identify issues, and develop proactive HR solutions.
• Support change management initiatives, including restructures, redeployments, and TUPE processes where applicable.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are legally compliant and reflect current best practice and develop them where necessary.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with trade union representatives.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in a senior HR role with a strong focus on employee relations in a unionised environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical / pragmatic application.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in handling complex and sensitive HR cases with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Have the ability to prioritise and manage a volume caseload will be key, whilst balancing key project activities
• Passionate about self-development,
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with Unions would be helpful

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.